New Daytona 126500 Appreciation Post and Comparison vs 116500

[karleone]

I've had my white 126500 for a few weeks now, and I absolutely love it!
I've always been a fan of the Daytona and have owned my black 116500 since 2018. It's been my daily beater for many years, and I enjoy wearing it on the super jubilee.

When the 126500 was announced a year ago, I wasn't totally convinced, especially about the new case design. However, after owning it for a few weeks, I find it to be an upgrade:

- The metal ring around the ceramic is stunning
- The thinner indices and subdials give it a more refined appearance
- The new symmetrical case boasts a bulkier profile with larger crownguards and lugs. Additionally, the new case and endlink design make the 126500 more comfortable on my wrist compared to the 116500 when on the oyster bracelet

Here are a few pictures.







Here are some comparison pics





And finally the 116500 in white vs 126500 in white



I have many more pictures on my Instagram page:
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[faimag]

Beautiful.

[Guppydriver]

What a combo! These pics are fantastic, thanks for sharing !

[rolesor2022]

He is always looking for validation that his 126500 white is SO much better than the previous model.

[Robf52]

Making my mouth water.

[brandrea]

Nice comparison photos. I’m with you, prefer the thinner subdials

[BraveBold]

It’s a nice watch.

The 116500 black dial looks nicer but can’t go wrong with either. Not a fan of the jubilee substitution but easy to reverse.

[1665fan]

The 16520 hour markers are the best improvement

[Deppe]

Can’t go wrong with either

I myself prefer the 116500 - if I wanted a Zenith dial, I would get a 16520 and get the centered subdials as well but all Daytonas are beautiful

[Topspin14m]

Originally Posted by rolesor2022

He is always looking for validation that his 126500 white is SO much better than the previous model.

I don't think posting your stalking photos is going to land the way you hoped...

[joli160]

The new one is the first Daytona I really like.

[Tanuki]

Originally Posted by Deppe

Can’t go wrong with either

I myself prefer the 116500 - if I wanted a Zenith dial, I would get a 16520 and get the centered subdials as well but all Daytonas are beautiful

I agree! Both are beautiful though and I would be happy with either...

[Cru Jones]

Great pics!!

[rolesor2022]

Originally Posted by Topspin14m

I don't think posting your stalking photos is going to land the way you hoped...

Aren’t you the guy that was crying about a scratch on his sub? aww boohoo

[Topspin14m]

Originally Posted by rolesor2022

Aren’t you the guy that was crying about a scratch on his sub? aww boohoo

No?

That's strike 2.


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[Henrimontgomery]

I still can’t get around the new bezel.

[Bazil]

Originally Posted by Henrimontgomery

I still can’t get around the new bezel.

Me neither - but it still is a much sought after watch 116 or 126 ..
Your photos are excellent ..
as is your unbridled desire to promote the 126, here or insta .. nothing wrong in it trust me, having such a watch for some is impossible, I consider myself extremely lucky having the 116 ..

[DC116710LN]

I prefer the 116 white dial but 126 black dial

[TheMethod]

Both look nice but if I had to choose one I would go 116.

[Dr. Robert]

I like it. IMHO the metal ring around bezel is a cool finishing touch.


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[MP777]

100%

[Greg.A]

https://www.fratellowatches.com/sund...n-vs-126500ln/

126500LN is just more refined, refer above 126500LN vs 116500LN for good read

[rolesor2022]

To be honest OP, you’re living the dream with those 2. 116500ln black on jubilee is a dream. And that white 126500 is the best Daytona I’ve ever seen despite the hype. It looks better than a RO jumbo to my eyes. Maybe the best LOOKING steel sports watch ever. I don’t care about haute horology if it’s fragile and easy to scratch. Robust, reliable and powerful sports watches will always win. Rolex will always win . That is all

[lucky phil]

Great pics and fantastic new model, a watch I would love to own someday 😄

[jed11]

Check, check and check. 100% agree on all those points. I passed up on the previous gen WG oysterflex twice but as soon as I saw this in the flesh, the refinement resulting from the updates made it a no brainer.



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[928ktgold]

Originally Posted by Henrimontgomery

I still can’t get around the new bezel.

Aesthetically the bezel is an improvement to me. Practically it’s a downgrade since it’s more prone to nicks. I still trade my 116500 LN white for the 126 white. No regrets at all and I loved my 116500 a lot before.

[928ktgold]

Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

I like it. IMHO the metal ring around bezel is a cool finishing touch.


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Agree. It also thins out the black bezel to not contrast as much against the white dial. Pops less but overall more cohesive design IMHO. I used to think the pop and contrast was more appealing but changed my tune after a couple visits to the dealer to compare the 2 watches. Now after 2 months with the 126 white no contest for me.

[928ktgold]

Originally Posted by jed11

Check, check and check. 100% agree on all those points. I passed up on the previous gen WG oysterflex twice but as soon as I saw this in the flesh, the refinement resulting from the updates made it a no brainer.







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I have the previous 116519ln. While I like the bezel ring more on the 126500ln white in steel. This ring in gold makes me a little nervous to ding it. New one looks great though!

[hutch300]

I think the new one looks great if you can pull off the new size. I like the smaller size of the older models but that updates have some charm of the past. We are so focused on what's better but... neither is the answer. They are great watches for different reasons.

[milgauss2232]

I feel the older is more aesthetically pleasing and special because it is the only watch that has a ceramic bezel with no metal frame around it in the Rolex range (correct me if I’m wrong?)